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Lung Cancer
Archives for February 2009
Discussion List
tests
thanks for the help does it seem odd that I had a bone scan befor the biopsy they havent diagnosed the type of cancer but they are checking to see if it has gone to the bone this is making me very neverous it seem that by the time they get the biopsy back and get me to an oncologist it will be 2 months from the time they…
survivors of Terminal Stage 4 lung cancer
Dear Members, Please let me know if there are ANY survivors out there with Stage 4 Lung Cancer, (Terminal)taking radiation. God Bless All Stardust
how long does it take
on the first of feb I was told I have a mass on my lung I have been to the pulmonary Dr. and had a ct bone scan and will have a biobsy on march 3, the waiting is hard how long does it take to start treatment I feel like I am waisting valuable time waiting. the dr. acts like 6 weeks will make no difference in my health is…
Is Acupuncture technique effective for smoke cessation?
I’m looking for ways to quit smoking and came across the terminology “Cold Turkey exercise”. What are Cold turkey and acupuncture methods? Are they really helpful? Is there another method available to quit smoking.
leiomysarcoma
I am fighting my second battle with leiomysarcoma. The first was a tumor in my virgina that was removed by surgery in Feb. 2007. I then was treated with 37 doses of radiation. Now the cancer is back, this time in both lungs. I am doing chemo (gemcitabine & docetaxel) but can't seem to get past the first dose. There was low…
Finding a second opinion in the Quad Cities
Anyone who can help?? Please message me on CSN ASAP! A good friend's sister was just given 5 years (at best) with lung cancer and wants a second opinion - - - I need to know who she can go see in the Quad Cities. Is there any doctor anyone here can recommend? Please message me on CSN ASAP! Thanks! Jessica Winters
NSCLC Brain Metastasis
My day was spent online researching the subject of brain metastasis and now ends with my posting to this board - so lucky to have found it! In May 2008, my sister started chemo treatment for NSCLC. She missed four full doses of treatment because of low blood count. In January 2009 her oncologist started her on a new…
Life Mate
I could use someone to talk to
Lung Cancer inoperable
My life mate recently had a tumur removed from her brain and we were just told she has lung cancer. The doctor told her that they could not operate and the best she would do is 18 months. I've been going back and forth with her to the doctors for 3 months. We are on our way to Sloan Ketting for a seoond opinion. Between…
scared
Just had my 5 month follow up for stage I lung cancer. I meet with the surgeon on friday. Family DR called today said there are some new nodules they suggest a PET Scan. This is really freaking me out. could the cancer be back so quickly?
post operative course
My sister was dignosed with lung cancer in Nov 2008 and she had her left lung revoved in December. She recovered well initially but has had a 22 pound weight loss and she was tiny to begin with (93 lbs). She's trying really hard to eat small amounts but feels full all the time and she had a heck of a time with nausea and…